Throughout CapNY, you’ll find all different kinds of innovative businesses that impact their communities in various ways. In this article, we’ll focus on five CapNY businesses which have unique social missions and play an important part to the wellbeing of this region and its people. CapNY Community-centric Businesses These 5 CapNY companies have integrated socialContinue reading “5 Companies With Unique Social Missions: CapNY”
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5 Young Black Leaders: CapNY Influencers
For these five up and coming black leaders, leadership is more than just leading a group or organization. Each of them shows their love for the community in the work they do. Their stories showcase the beauty and outcomes that strong leadership provides. Adaviah Ward: Guiding youth of a future to success! Adaviah Ward, 26,Continue reading “5 Young Black Leaders: CapNY Influencers”
5 Great Resources for People with Disabilities: CapNY Discovering Ability
Effy Redman reflects on life and resources for people with disabilities. “On and off through my adult life, I have lived, worked, and spent time in New York City, where the sense of anonymity can be intoxicating. I’ve always returned to the Capital Region, where I have family and roots dating back to high school.Continue reading “5 Great Resources for People with Disabilities: CapNY Discovering Ability”
Jade Warrick “TrashKid”: CapNY Freelancer & Activist
Jade Warrick is a powerhouse artist and freelancer. Known in the art world as “TrashKid.” Jade is not only a CapNY icon because of her creative graphic design & energetic spirit, but because of her active voice in the communities she’s a part of and her passion for making art accessible for everybody. We satContinue reading “Jade Warrick “TrashKid”: CapNY Freelancer & Activist”
Top Picks in Downtown Troy: CapNY Freelancer, Corey Aldrich
“One of the things that attracts me to Troy the most is the diversity of culture, thought, gender and generally, the open-minded vibe I get hanging out downtown. The diversity spans socio-economic and age demographics. This is seen in many of the downtown residents and also the city government.” Beautiful Urban Balance Choosing favorites orContinue reading “Top Picks in Downtown Troy: CapNY Freelancer, Corey Aldrich”
Karina Wojnar of Albany Center Gallery: CapNY Creative
Karina Wojnar is the Development & Membership Manager at Albany Center Gallery. In this position, she fills her time writing grants, planning programming, increasing community outreach efforts, and working with ACG members. She wants our readers to know her as a daughter, a sister, and friend – someone who prioritizes amplifying the voices of theContinue reading “Karina Wojnar of Albany Center Gallery: CapNY Creative”
CapNY Small Biz: Upstate Coffee Collective
Sipping on a freshly brewed cup of their flagship coffee blend, Matt Pfeifer, Co-Founder of Upstate Coffee Collective, said that if he could connect with every one of CapNY’s million residents, he would spread the value of drinking ethically sourced, carefully crafted coffee. Coffee & Community The small business venture started when Kevin Miner, co-founderContinue reading “CapNY Small Biz: Upstate Coffee Collective”
CapNY Insider Tips: King Bakery Donut Cart
Set your clock early on a Sunday and head out a road trip to get donuts in scenic, rural Washington County. The King Bakery Donut Cart is a family-run business open only on Sunday mornings. Some of their customers drive as long as 2.5 hours to wait on line to get a taste! Family OwnedContinue reading “CapNY Insider Tips: King Bakery Donut Cart”
CapNY Coworking Spaces: Urban Co-Works in Schenectady
Since popping up as one of CapNY’s first coworking spaces, Urban Co-Works has become a second home for lots of local professionals who choose to make this downtown office the hub for their hustle. The Neighborhood Urban Co-Works in Schenectady is at the corner of quaint, little Jay Street and the city’s busy main corridor,Continue reading “CapNY Coworking Spaces: Urban Co-Works in Schenectady”
In the Heart of Cohoes: Harmony CoWorks
Set at the edge of the up-and-coming Cohoes Historic District, Harmony CoWorks is just steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Cohoes. A Walkable Neighborhood Harmony Coworks is within walking distance of the majestic Cohoes Falls and nearby trails. And, it’s just steps from the shops and restaurants of downtown Cohoes. Harmony owner RodContinue reading “In the Heart of Cohoes: Harmony CoWorks”